34th Young Artist Awards#Special Awards

{{Infobox film awards

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| award = Young Artist Awards

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| date = May 5, 2013

| site = Sportsmen's Lodge
Studio City, California

| awarded_for = Achievement in 2012 in film and television

| host = Bella Thorne, Max Charles and Zendaya

| website = [http://www.youngartistawards.org YoungArtistAwards.org]

| last = 33rd

| next = 35th

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The 34th Young Artist Awards ceremony, presented by the Young Artist Association, honored excellence of young performers between the ages of 5 and 21 in the fields of film, television and theatre for the 2012 calendar year. The 34th annual ceremony also marked the first year the association recognized achievements of young internet performers with the inaugural presentation of the award for "Best Web Performance".{{cite web|url=http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms34.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20160417174701/http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms34.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-04-17|title=34th Annual Young Artist Awards|access-date=2013-01-03|work=YoungArtistAwards.org}}{{cbignore}}

Nominees were announced on Sunday March 31, 2013, and subsequent voting was undertaken by former Youth in Film Award/Young Artist Award winners, from 1979 to 2011.{{cite web|url=http://www.youngartistawards.org/forms.html|title=Annual Young Artist Awards – Nomination Submission Requirements|access-date=2013-01-03|work=YoungArtistAwards.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150420142432/http://youngartistawards.org/forms.html|archive-date=2015-04-20|url-status=dead}} Winners were announced on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at the annual ceremony and banquet luncheon in the Empire Ballroom of the Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City, California.{{cite book|last=Crouse|first=Richard|title=Reel Winners|publisher=Dundurn Press Ltd.|year=2005|edition=illustrated|pages=[https://archive.org/details/reelwinnersmovie0000crou/page/42 42–43]|isbn=1-55002-574-0|url=https://archive.org/details/reelwinnersmovie0000crou/page/42}}{{cite book|last=Riggs|first=Thomas |title=Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television|publisher=Gale / Cengage Learning|year=2007|isbn=978-0-7876-9047-2}}{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/maureen-dragone-every-golden-globes-dies-421752|title=Maureen Dragone, Who Attended Every Golden Globes Ceremony, Dies at 93|author=Mike Barnes|date=2013-02-14|access-date=2013-02-23|work=The Hollywood Reporter}}{{cite web|url=http://www.lapresse.ca/cinema/201305/05/01-4647814-trois-jeunes-quebecois-triomphent-aux-young-artist-awards.php|title=Trois jeunes Québécois triomphent aux Young Artist Awards|author=André Duchesne|date=May 5, 2013|work=LaPresse.ca}}

Live musical entertainment at the ceremony included Indiana based country pop group Jetset Getset and Los Angeles based vocalist Agina Alvarez.{{cite web|url=http://www.youngartistawards.org/acts34.html|title=34th Annual Young Artist Awards – Showcasers|access-date=April 28, 2013|work=YoungArtistAwards.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617195637/http://www.youngartistawards.org/acts34.html|archive-date=2013-06-17|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://music.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-Jetset-Getset-and-More-at-2013-Young-Artist-Awards-20130506|title=Photo Flash: Jetset Getset and More at 2013 Young Artist Awards|date=May 6, 2013|work=BroadwayWorld.com}} Following the death of Young Artist Association president and founder, Maureen Dragone on February 8, 2013, it was announced that the 34th Annual ceremony would also feature a memorial tribute in her honor.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2013/film/news/maureen-dragone-hfpa-historian-dies-at-93-1118066238/|title=Maureen Dragone, HFPA historian, dies at 93|date=2013-02-14|access-date=2013-02-23|work=Variety}}{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2013/02/r-i-p-maureen-dragone-431907/|title=R.I.P. Maureen Dragone|date=2013-02-15|access-date=2013-02-23|work=Deadline Hollywood}}

Established in 1978 by long-standing Hollywood Foreign Press Association member, Maureen Dragone, the Young Artist Association was the first organization to establish an awards ceremony specifically set to recognize and award the contributions of performers under the age of 21 in the fields of film, television, theater and music.{{cite web|url=http://www.youngartistawards.org/presidents.html |title=Young Artist Awards – President's Message |access-date=2011-03-31 |work=YoungArtistAwards.org |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116181906/http://www.youngartistawards.org/presidents.html |archive-date=2013-01-16 }}{{cite web

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|title=HFPA Golden Globes – Young Artist Foundation

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Categories

Bold indicates the winner in each category.

Best Performance in a Feature Film

=Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor=

Tom HollandThe Impossible – Warner Brothers

=Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actress=

(tie) Kathryn NewtonParanormal Activity 4 – Paramount Pictures

(tie) Quvenzhané WallisBeasts of the Southern Wild – Fox Searchlight Pictures

=Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Actor Ten and Under=

CJ AdamsThe Odd Life of Timothy Green – Walt Disney Pictures

=Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor=

(tie) Robert CapronDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days – Fox 2000

(tie) Austin MacDonaldJesus Henry Christ – Entertainment One

=Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actress=

Savannah Lathem – California Solo – Cherry Sky Films

=Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor Ten and Under=

Sebastian Banes – In the Family – In The Family Productions

=Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actress Ten and Under=

Isabelle AllenLes Miserables – Universal Pictures

=Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast=

Best Performance in an International Feature Film

=Best Performance in an International Feature Film – Young Actor=

Antoine Olivier Pilon – Les Pee-Wee 3D – Canada

=Best Performance in an International Feature Film – Young Actress=

Alice Morel-Michaud – Les Pee-Wee 3D – Canada

Best Performance in a Short Film

=Best Performance in a Short Film – Young Actor=

Connor Beardmore – When I Grow Up, I Want To Be A Dinosaur – Capilano University

  • Dakota Bales – A.B.S. – Phish Tank Philms
  • Joshua Bales – A.B.S. – Phish Tank Philms
  • Mark D'Sol – A.B.S. – Phish Tank Philms
  • Jonathon Tyler Ford – No Hitter – Independent
  • Andy Scott Harris – The Stone on the Shore – Chapman University
  • Joey LuthmanTough Guy – Powder Films
  • Caon Mortenson – A.B.S. – Phish Tank Philms
  • Matthew Nardozzi – May – Independent
  • Brandon Tyler Russell – Transcendence – Shipman Media

=Best Performance in a Short Film – Young Actress=

Jolie Vanier – Hello, My Name is Abigail – BFA Film Productions

  • Brighid Fleming – A.B.S. – Phish Tank Philms
  • Carol Huska – Breaking Over Me – York University
  • Leeah D. JacksonA Mother's Choice: The Ultimatum – Star Trac Productions
  • Chanel Marriott – Bombay Beach – Screen Australia
  • Brea Renee – A Mother's Choice: The Ultimatum – Star Trac Productions
  • Kiana Lyz Rivera – The Supplement – Cat Eye Productions
  • Courtney Robinson – A.B.S. – Phish Tank Philms
  • Jordan Van Vranken – Detention – Independent

=Best Performance in a Short Film – Young Actor 11 and 12=

(tie) Dawson DunbarA Strange Day in July – Independent

(tie) Christian TraeumerBolero – Wildflower Films

  • Brady Bryson – Under the Big Top – Independent
  • Samuel Caruana – Kickstart Theft – BandPro Films
  • Joshua Costea – Lucid – Team Jugular Knott
  • Josh Feldman – The Sleepover – Independent
  • Tanner Saunders – Say Lovey – Capilano University
  • Tai Urban – Hiding Game – Urban Media Group

=Best Performance in a Short Film – Young Actress 11 and 12=

Paris SmithScouted – Independent

  • Ava Allan – Billie Speare – Tramline Entertainment
  • Jade Aspros – Life Doesn't Frighten Me – LDFM Films
  • Tara-Nicole Azarian – ROTFL – Front Porch Films
  • Laci Kay – Olivia – Colirio Films
  • Ashley Lonardo – Clear Revenge – Lonardo Productions
  • Elise Luthman – More Than Words – AFI
  • Ashley Lynn Switzer – Handbag – Barefoot Girl Productions

=Best Performance in a Short Film – Young Actor Ten and Under=

Nicolas Neve – A Sunflower – TASA Productions

  • Alexander Almaguer – The Best Man – Columbia College Chicago
  • Peter Bundic – Man of the House – Independent
  • Richard Davis – The Comeback Kid – Ryerson Short
  • Jack Fulton – Night Light – CFC
  • Edward Sass III – The Cure – Densely Hollow Films

=Best Performance in a Short Film – Young Actress Ten and Under=

(tie) Katelyn Mager – When I Grow Up, I Want To Be A Dinosaur – Capilano University

(tie) Hannah Swain – Geronimo – APASI Productions

  • Eliana Calogiros – By My Side – Blackspear Productions
  • Genea Charpentier – The Old Woman in the Woods – Independent
  • Megan Charpentier – The Old Woman in the Woods – Independent
  • Kaitlin Cheung – Frank – Capilano University
  • Maia Costea – Maia – Kinoeye Productions
  • Bianca D'Ambrosio – Voodoo the Right Thing – Mansfield Productions
  • Chiara D'Ambrosio – Voodoo the Right Thing – Mansfield Productions
  • Jada FacerNina Del Tango – Lens Flare Films
  • Eliza Faria – A Strange Day in July – Independent
  • Bridget Jeske – Rumpelstiltskin – Celluloid Social Club
  • Peyton Kennedy – The Offering – CFC Productions
  • Ariyena Koh – Little Mao – CAA Media
  • Veronica McFarlane – Nobody's Victim- AFI
  • Savannah McReynolds – Transcendence – Shipman Media
  • Alisha Newton – No Place Like Home – Independent
  • Alisha-Jo Penney – Like Smoke – Sakaria Film
  • Marlowe PeytonHow To Get To Candybar – White Eagle Productions

Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries, Special or Pilot

=Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries, Special or Pilot – Leading Young Actor=

(tie) Josh Feldman – Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups – Disney

(tie) Sean Michael Kyer – Anything But Christmas – ION Television

=Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries, Special or Pilot – Leading Young Actress=

Kyla Kennedy – Raising Izzie – GMC-TV

=Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries, Special or Pilot – Supporting Young Actor=

Valin Shinyei – Christmas Miracle – Vivendi Entertainment

=Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries, Special or Pilot – Supporting Young Actress=

Eliza Faria – The Christmas Consultant – Lifetime

Best Performance in a TV Series

=Best Performance in a TV Series – Leading Young Actor=

Blake MichaelDog with a Blog – Disney Channel

=Best Performance in a TV Series – Leading Young Actress=

(tie) Savannah Paige Rae – Parenthood – NBC

(tie) Torri WebsterLife with Boys – Nickelodeon

=Best Performance in a TV Series – Supporting Young Actor=

Tyree Brown – Parenthood – NBC

=Best Performance in a TV Series – Supporting Young Actress=

Alisha NewtonHeartland – CBC

=Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actor 14–21=

(tie) Shak Ghacha – Touch – FOX

(tie) Joey LuthmanKickin' It – Disney XD

=Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actress 17–21=

Erin SandersFresh Beat Band – Nick Jr.

=Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actress 14–16=

Isabella Palmieri – Good Luck Charlie – Disney Channel

=Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actor 11–13=

Mateus WardWeeds – Showtime

=Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actress 11–13=

Annika Horne – Army Wives – Lifetime

=Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actor Ten and Under=

Bruce Salomon – Emily Owens, M.D. – CW Network

=Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actress Ten and Under=

Charlotte White – Private Practice – ABC

=Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actor 17–21=

Brock Ciarlelli – The Middle – ABC

=Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress 17–21=

Frederique Dufort – Unité 9 – Radio Canada (TV)

=Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actor=

Martin Holden Weiner – Mad Men – AMC

=Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress=

(tie) Addison HolleyMy Babysitter's a Vampire – Disney Channel

(tie) Kiernan ShipkaMad Men – AMC

=Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actor Ten and Under=

Rory and Declan McTigue – Boardwalk Empire – HBO

=Best Performance in a Daytime TV Series – Young Actor=

Daniel Polo – The Young and the Restless – CBS

=Best Performance in a Daytime TV Series – Young Actress=

=Best Performance in a Daytime TV Series – Young Actress Ten and Under=

Brooklyn Rae Silzer – General Hospital – ABC

=Outstanding Young Ensemble in a TV Series=

The Neighbors – ABC

: Max Charles, Isabella Cramp, Ian Patrick

:Shauna Case, Shameik Moore, Tristan Pasterick, Chanelle Peloso, Jeremy Shada, Brandon Soo Hoo

Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role

=Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role (Feature Film) – Young Actor=

Charlie TahanFrankenweenie – Walt Disney Pictures

=Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role (Television) – Young Actor=

(tie) Zach CallisonSofia the First: Once Upon a Princess – Walt Disney Pictures

(tie) Jake Sim – The Magic Hockey Skates – Amberwood Entertainment

=Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role (Television) – Young Actress=

Caitlin CarmichaelDoc McStuffins – Disney Channel

Best Performance in a DVD Film

=Best Performance in a DVD Film – Young Actor=

(tie) Ryan Hartwig – The Aggression Scale – Anchor Bay Entertainment

(tie) Brandon Tyler Russell – Smitty – Tri Coast Studios

  • David Chandler – FDR American Badass – Screen Media Films
  • Zach Louis – Golden Winter – The Asylum
  • Valin Shinyei – A Christmas Story 2 – Warner Brothers
  • Austin Wolff – Golden Winter – The Asylum

=Best Performance in a DVD Film – Young Actress=

Jordan Van Vranken – After the Wizard – Breaking Glass Pictures

Best Web Performance

=Best Web Performance – Young Actor=

Luke Broyles – Up in Arms – Wild Monkey Productions

  • Alex Dale – Up in Arms – Wild Monkey Productions
  • Dawson DunbarWritten By a Kid – Geek and Sundry
  • Garret Palmer – Up in Arms – Wild Monkey Productions
  • Michael Pena – Teens Wanna Know – Pena Talent and Productions
  • Nathaniel Pena – Teens Wanna Know – Pena Talent and Productions
  • Ivan Quijano – Up in Arms – Wild Monkey Productions
  • Ethan Singal – Drugs Not 4 Me – Team Seven Entertainment

=Best Web Performance – Young Actress=

Ariel Fournier – Beyond the Spotlight – Talent GPS

  • Camden Angelis – Totally Amp'd – Shaftesbury Films
  • Madison Curtis – Up in Arms – Wild Monkey Productions
  • Victoria Grace – Up in Arms – Wild Monkey Productions
  • Emily Jordan – Up in Arms – Wild Monkey Productions
  • Brandi Alyssa Young – The Dark One – Insidious Set Productions

Best Performance in Live Theater

=Best Performance in Live Theater – Young Actor=

Matthew Nardozzi – Lyle the Crocodile – Orlando Repertory Theatre, Florida

  • L.J. Benet – Waiting for Godot – Mark Taper Forum, California
  • Sean Eaton – The Square Root of Wonderful – The Raven Playhouse, California
  • Lewis Grosso – Newsies – Nederlander Theatre, New York
  • Aidan Wessels – The Music Man – Theatre Under the Stars, Vancouver
  • Jordan Wessels – All the Way Home – Electric Company Theatre, Vancouver

=Best Performance in Live Theater – Young Actress=

Camden Angelis – Mary Poppins – Cadillac Theatre, Chicago

Special awards

=Mickey Rooney Former Child Star Award=

=Jackie Coogan Award=

==Contribution to Youth Through Entertainment==

Barbara Gasser, Journalist – "Rote Nasen" ("Clown Doctors")

=Social Relations of Knowledge Institute Award=

References

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